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violet prickly pear cactus

violet prickly pear cactus Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea), Prickly Pear, live plant, cactus, succulent

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violet prickly pear cactus Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia violacea), Prickly Pear, live plant, cactus, succulentBring home a splash of desert color with this vibrant Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear, a stunning cactus native to Cochise County, Arizona. This striking pad is perfect for potting or propagation and thrives in full sun with minimal care. Key Features Color: Pads blush rich pinky purple in winter or under drought stress and fade to soft blue grey in summer. Exposure to full sun deepens the colorespecially when neglected or in dormancy. Flowers: Dark

Bring home a splash of desert color with this vibrant Santa Rita Purple Prickly Pear, a stunning cactus native to Cochise County, Arizona. This striking pad is perfect for potting or propagation and thrives in full sun with minimal care.
🍃 Key Features
 Color: Pads blush rich pinky-purple in winter or under drought stress and fade to soft blue-grey in summer. Exposure to full sun deepens the color—especially when neglected or in dormancy.
 Flowers: Dark yellow blooms ringed with copper appear in spring to early summer, creating a dramatic contrast against purple-toned pads.
 Fruit: Produces edible purple fruits after flowering—loved by wildlife and great for subtle harvesting.
 Structure: A rounded, tree-like cactus that grows to 4–6 ft tall and 8–10 ft wide at maturity. Pads are nearly circular and often spineless or with few central spines.

🌿 Care & Growing Tips
Light: Full sun enhances color and bloom potential.
Water: Water every 2–3 weeks during warm months; monthly or less in cooler seasons.
Soil: Use well-draining cactus mix.
Cold Hardy: Tolerates down to 0°F to -5°F (USDA Zone 7) when kept dry.
Container Friendly: Makes a stunning potted specimen or low-maintenance landscape accent.
Note: The purple coloring is often a result of neglect or winter dormancy. Because we send healthy, well-cared-for pads, they may arrive more green-blue. Color change is encouraged with time and environmental stress (sun, cold, dryness).

🌵 Why Choose DesertNoir?
Grown under the Arizona sun, rugged and sun-hardened
Star Seller service: fast shipping, careful packing, and real reviews
Shipped bare root for eco-conscious delivery and transplant success
Add-on options for Root Powder, Super Root Sauce, and Cactus Soil are available in our shop!

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Ships within 3–7 business days
Pictures represent actual items, each pad is unique in shape and tone
Not responsible for lost/damaged packages caused by the carrier, but we’ll help you file a claim
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✨ Why It Rocks
An unforgettable xeriscape showpiece that turns heads with minimal effort. Whether you’re creating a desert-inspired container garden or adding vibrant structure to your yard, this cactus delivers bold color, edible fruit, and seasonal drama.

These are going fast. Don’t miss your chance to grow a true Sonoran classic.
→ Add Root Powder, Super Root Sauce, and Desert Cactus Soil from our shop to get the best start!

*PADs MAY FALL OFF DURING SHIPPING AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO A REFUND.

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Greg Savignac
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
No Instructions - Easy to build and study
Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount
I ordered 3, and my wife loves the look of them. They seem to support a decent amount of weight. I supervised my 7 year old (55 lbs) as she scaled a single shelf bracket up the wall after it was mounted, without the planks. You do need to have some amount of handiness to be looking at buying as it does not come assembled, and does not have the wood planks with it. A little learning curve I had. Keep the rods only hand snug, not tight, snug, and then as you put it up to the wall adjust as needed to get the heights and widths right to the opposing shelf. There is also only 8 pipe brackets to hold the shelves down (2 per shelf) and I did not realize this at first and assumed I had 16 (4 per shelf). I had to go back and fix.
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Kryn
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Game changing storage!
Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount
I love the shelves. I got to use my own wood which was a reclaimed piece that I found and sanded and then stained. I'm so proud to see them on the shelves. It got so much clutter corralled from around the room and put in one place where it all looks good displayed together. The support pieces are very good quality and I found this to be very good value for the price. I'm very happy with this item.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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Anthony 64
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Good all around, some imperfections on threads difficult to screw together
Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount
I received a complete product as advertised, it's a solid steel design with everything you need to mounted included. One small issue I encountered is that the pieces screw together but they wouldn't screw all the way it felt difficult and possibly if forced the steel might crack. Unfairly enough other pieces did completely screw in. So it's probably because of imperfections on the threads.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2021
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Joy
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Build w/ a Friend, and BYOL (Bring Your Own Level)
Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount
Definitely a two-person job. Not because it's heavy, but a little awkward at first. I installed the first bracket, and my 12 yo assisted. Then, she hung the second bracket, and I assisted. Have a level handy. I didn't want to roll the dice and allow her to hang from the bracket, but it seems super-strong. We hung the brackets 32" apart, and 6" overhang, i.e. 48" x 12" laminate shelves. Gorgeous.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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Starling Bissette
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Nice, sturdy kit...would buy again!
Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount, Size: 4-tier, Style: wall mount&floor mount
Purchasing this kit instead of each piece of pipe and fittings required was a no-brainer. It was especially easy because all pieces are prepainted. It went together with ease. Mounting was simple with planning, measurements, and a level. *Note* I purchase the pine stair treads from Home Depot that are 1" thick and then chemically aged them before adding polycrylic. It is cheaper than plywood and shelving boards, and a full 1" thick rather than 1x12 shelving.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021

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